Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. She has transformed how we hear clawhammer banjo with projects such as the oldtime group uncle earl, the world musicinspired sparrow quartet and her 2011 solo album, city of refuge. Abigail washburn contact info agent, manager, publicist. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music by abigail washburn at mp3caprice. Washburn planned to study law at beijing university, but her love of bluegrass landed her a record deal instead. The rustic, wideranging sounds of singersongwriter abigail washburn appear so genuine and natural, they must come from a person who grew up surrounded by folk and bluegrass. Get all the lyrics to songs on city of refuge and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I got a mother i got a father diamond rations, stark white collar she looks good he makes the dollars im just free to do what i wanna i gotta run run, run. Abigail washburn city of refuge lyrics and tracklist. City of refuge by abigail washburn buy and download.
City of refuge, a song by abigail washburn on spotify. Washburn was born in evanston, illinois, and spent her elementary and. Abigail washburn is a singing, songwriting, illinoisborn, nashvillebased clawhammer banjo playeris every bit as interested in the present and the future a. Find uptotheminute news as it happens about your favorite country radio stations. Abigail washburn contact info name, email address, phone number. Abigail washburn is an american clawhammer banjo player, singer and songwriter widely acclaimed for her unique talent that gravitates towards reviving folk an. Abigail washburn city of refuge by abigail washburn.
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Jan 30, 20 abigail washburn licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of new rounder. Feb 27, 2011 abigail washburn is a bluegrass artist with a global focus, and on city of refuge, she collaborates with indie rock artists, including the decemberists producer tucker martine and guitarist chris. The way washburn developed her style is much more complicated, however, as. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Abigail washburn performing city of refuge at music city roots live from the loveless cafe on 3. On their selftitled debut album they combine traditional songs from across the u. City of refuge is a sublime marriage of oldtime and indiepop. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. City of refuge, where the day is breaking in her soul and it sounds as if theres absolutely nothing better than. City of refuge by abigail washburn on amazon music. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of city of refuge 2011 by abigail washburn at mp3caprice.
Season 1 3m 48s city of refuge is the title track from abigail washburn s latest solo album. City of refuge is the third album by singer, songwriter, and banjoist abigail washburn. World and americana styles blend effortlessly with washburns fine singing. Washburns music career is defined by folk, whether shes playing with a band or going solo. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Click here to purchase this album on in her relatively short musical career, abigail washburn has covered a lot of ground, both physically and metaphorically. Playing the clawhammer banjo, washburn s lush voice weaves a haunting story through all of her songs. Using a small band with pedal steel, fiddle and, yes, banjo, washburns second solo album proper is a determined and intense collection with. Country net news covers breaking radio news articles and the latest new stories for the country music industry. Abigail washburn city of refuge lyrics and tracklist genius. Get the new album with bela fleck or shop abigail washburn merchandise, tshirts, clothing, apparel and posters. Sep 27, 2012 abigail washburn performs city of refuge live in an alleyway in knoxville, tennessee. Her rounder debut, city of refuge, is a sublime marriage of oldtime and indiepop.
Tiny desk concert washburn planned to study law at beijing university, but her love of bluegrass landed her a record deal instead. City of refuge, an album by abigail washburn on spotify. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. On the album, washburn pairs venerable folk elements with farflung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybodys ever heard before. The fretboard journal was lucky enough to see abigail washburn again while she was in seattle playing town hall. Jan 10, 2011 abigail washburns new album city of refuge isnt any one thing, but a montage of americana songwriting styles, from the softrock of chains to the dots of bluegrass and old. Her rounder debut, city of refuge is a sublime marriage of oldtime and indiepop. Her message is just what this world of ours needs and she is delivering. Abigail washburn, banjo, folk music, bela fleck, city of refuge the wife of bela fleck is truly a star in her own right. Some of the songs on city of refuge are so moving that one cannot get enough of them.
Abigail washburn, daughter of idealistic, hardworking midwestern parents from evanston, il wasnt particularly musical as a childthat would come later. Abigail washburns songs stream online music songs listen. Bouncing between china and appalachia has informed much of her musical output and influenced a body of work that goes far beyond the usual clawhammer banjo repertoire. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Shes been seasoned by continually playing with stellar musicians and opening. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Washburns banjo playing is the focal point of city of refuges. Produced and mixed by tucker martine, city of refuge boasts an. Abigail washburn official free listening on soundcloud. Jan 19, 2011 abigail washburns tunes, though, arent the kind youll find pouring out of lower broad at two in the morning especially the ones found on city of refuge. Listen to abigail washburn official soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create nashville, tennessee. Artwork templates music movies books turntables selectohits, music, distribution, ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping, store. Abigail washburn performs city of refuge season 1 sound.
Abigail washburns tunes, though, arent the kind youll find pouring out of. Abigail washburn never set out to be a songwriter or a recording artist. Focus on this product and be specific minimum of 50 characters. As a young girl in beijing, wu fei was a musical prodigy, fasttracked to be one of the very best musicians in a country of over a billion people.
Abigail washburn born november 10, 1977 is an american clawhammer banjo player and singer. Washburn has a proper voice and a proper view of the world, and is an extremely effective writer. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Jan 01, 2010 check out city of refuge by abigail washburn on amazon music. Giving up china for the banjo washburn almost left the u.
She performs and records as a soloist, as well as with the oldtime bands uncle earl and sparrow quartet, experimental group the wu force, and as a duo with her husband bela fleck. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Abigail washburn city of refuge by abigail washburn official published on 20110501t17. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. As youll probably notice, abigail is about to have a child bela fleck is the dad.